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Office Chairs and Desk Chairs For Sale
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A relaxing miracle for all desires. Low- or high-backed chairs with a slender star base, as dining chairs or lounge chairs, for uplifting seating comfort with the highest esthetic st...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Dining Chair Hello in Grey - Blue Wool fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophistication, ...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé

Early Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern Kevi chair by Jorgen Rasmussen for Fritz Hansen. Made in 1950s features a Black Lacquer plywood and metal Base on Casters. A vague label appears on the underside....
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plywood, Lacquer

Classic Leather Office Chair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic leather office chair in Chateau blue. This stately chair has a smooth leather interior and exterior and is accented with nailhead trim accents. It rests on a 5 prong base. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Very Comfortable Office Chair by Charles Pollock for Comforto, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
12 chairs available. Very comfortable and elegant desk chairs from Comforto. Design by Charles Pollock. The classic par excellence. Measures: ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original "Thonet" Office Chair
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great condition and perfect to be added to an office!
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood

4er Set Jørgen Kastholm für Kusch & Co. „8400“ Konferenz Stühle Sessel Leder
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Sehr massive und hochwertige Leder Sessel aus der Modellreihe 8400 von Jorgen Kastholm für Kusch & Co. aus verchromten Stahlrohrgestell und hochwertigen Soft Pad Sitzauflagen, Deutsc...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Fauteuils Open Armchairs French Leather and Beech Safari Style, C. 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs in the safari style. The armrests have been changed into a similar red leather and patinated. A little miss on one back...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021
Located in Miami, FL
Vitra AM Fully Adjustable Ergonomic Office Chairs by Alberto Meda 2021 Offered for sale individually are six Vitra AM fully adjustable, ergonomic office chairs designed by Alberto Meda and manufactured by Vitra in Germany. They are priced per chair. Two of the six are upholstered in orange and 4 are upholstered in brown. These chairs are fully adjustable including seat height and width. These are from an office that was open less than a year. They are contemporary office chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gardner Leaver for Steelcase Easy chair in saddle brown leather. Chrome is in good shape with no rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even lounge chair. Swivels 360 with ease. This is a very solid heavy chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Blue Lacquered Chiavari Side Chair with Peacock Feathers in Cut Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Grab it before it's gone! Sculptural, luxurious, joyous and chic, circa 1960. Our one-of-a-kind Chiavari chair was professionally lacquered in the most perfect hue of blue and its seat expertly reupholstered in a rich cut velvet fabric that features a peacock feather pattern of blue, green and gold. One of our favorite features of this show stopper chair is how the Chiavari curves and spindles are echoed in the shapes of the cut velvet peacock feathers, which have such a novel and inviting texture. If you were to move your hand across the top of the seat, it feels like embossed/raised velvet peacock feathers. Chiavari chairs are absolutely timeless. Yet the finishes on this particular chair add a modern and contemporary style (color and texture) that's fresh and current. A perfect desk chair, dressing room chair...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet

Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum star base. Iconic Machine Age classic, clean...
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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970
By Raphael Raffel, Apelbaum
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L designed 1949, executed circa 1961 Rosewood, leather Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine French 1950s Desk Chair by Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A fine French Mid-Century wooden desk chair with brass sabots on front legs and an extra cushion. Bibliography: Françoise Siriex «Leleu Décorateurs Ensembliers», Monel...
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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using our stunning collection of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Steelcase Chrome & Red Swivel Rolling Chair #454 Style Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage modern Steelcase style #454 office chair with original red fabric, chrome arms, and chrome shaft with swivel & rolling 5 prong chrome base and created in the style of Charles Pollock for Knoll. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There is some slight fading in the fabric, otherwise it is in good shape. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. Not sure there is anything cooler than an awesome RED office chair… Unless it’s an awesome RED office chair by STEELCASE!! This gorgeous Steelcase #454 office rolling & swivel chair is made in the style of the Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Comprised of a bucket style swivel seat and covered in its ORIGINAL red upholstery, chrome arms with molded fabric armrests, five prong chrome base with casters, and a chrome tube shaft with swivel. Need a cool chair for your home office? Here you go! Maybe you need a new look in your den or study? You just found it. It is so comfortable and very versatile. Not to mention, it’s made by Steelcase AND in the style of Charles Pollock! Two high quality and exceedingly popular designs. It will be awesome in your mid-century modern setting or equally as nice in an industrial loft or modern country ranch home. WONDERFUL!!! Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor," a fireproof steel wastebasket. The Victor gained popularity due to its light weight achieved through a patented process of bending flat steel at right angles to create boxes, and its ability to prevent fires at a time when smoking was common indoors, particularly in the workplace. In 1915, the company began manufacturing and distributing steel desks and in 1937, the company collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright on office furniture. The partnership lasted two years and resulted in some of the first modern workstations. The company officially changed its name to Steelcase, Inc. in 1954 and became known as the leader of the furniture industry in the late 1960s due to the volume of its sales and in 1973, the company debuted the Series 9000 furniture line. Steelcase merged three of its subsidiaries, Brayton International, Metro Furniture...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Marco Maran X3 Chairs for Knoll, Set of 4
Located in Littleton, CO
A set of 4 Knoll "X3" chairs by Marco Maran for home or office, and everyday use or comfortable seating for occasional guests. Each chair is comprised of a clear polycarbonate she...
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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Green Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Office Chair in English Style on Wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered here a beautiful green adjustable cowhide leather Chesterfield office chair in English style on wheels. This stunning luxury green cowhide leather and wooden Chesterfield off...
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20th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Planula Swivel Desk Chairs by Perry King and Santiago Miranda, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Planula desk chairs, Perry King and Santiago Miranda for Planula, attributed to Ettore Sottsass, Italy, 1970s, set of 4. These rare office chairs have a very distinct aesthetic that...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th C. Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling & Swivelling Banker's Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling, tilting and Swivelling Banker's Chair. Measures 23.5" in width, 20" in depth and stands 35" tall. Seat height adjustable...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Neptunia chair 20th century metal legs by Arflex B.B.P.R. studio from 1953
Located in Palermo, IT
Directly from the University of Palermo, with the collaboration of the 'Office of the President of the Region of Palermo. Sofas Armchairs Chairs. Arflex chair. Belgiojoso, Peresutti,...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

One Charles Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Group Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Charles Eames Herman Miller aluminum group chair 1970s Charles and Ray Eames aluminum group side chair, EA330 office confe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

RH-301 Bauhaus Leather Tufted Lounge Chair with Steel Legs by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair RH-301/01 by De Sede. The appeal of tubular stainless steel furniture is timeless. Created in 1954 as a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Robert Haussmann’s famous chrome-plated fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Empire Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Empire Style full grain Leather Upholstered and Nailhead Studded Mahogany Arm Chair. Measures 22" in width, 24" in depth and 34" in height. Seat height is 19" and arm h...
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1960s American Empire Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco, original contract piece for the Federal government ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Quality Antique 19th Century Regency Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique regency mahogany desk chair having a quality shaped figured mahogany back with a rope twist turned centre rail, lovely s...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Other

Modern Brown Leather Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern brown leather desk chair with brass nailhead trim. A truly timeless classic style crafted in rich brown leather. This practical and f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Regency Chair
Located in Annville, PA
The Niagara Furniture Leather Regency Chair is upholstered using only genuine full gran leather and accented with brass nail trim. This Regency s...
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2010s Renaissance Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Polished Leather Executive Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Chair 2025 8 Chest Polished Executive Burgundy Button Back Chesterfield Revolving Desk Chair Leather Upholstery With Tilt Action & Adjustable Sea...
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

1970s Mueller Leather Executive Desk Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is a rare and hard-to-find chair crafted by Mueller. This chair boasts exceptional craftsmanship and high-quality materials. It features a luxurious leather upholstery paire...
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1970s American Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Henning Kjærnulf, Set of 6 Armchars in Oak & Lambswool, Mid Century Modern 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine and rare set of 6 armchairs in oak, reupholstered seats in a great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark in the 1960s. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Lambskin, Oak

Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Desk Chairs for Formanova, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid pair of Gianni Moscatelli desk chairs for Formanova, In Original Green fabric. The chair's fabric is aged and they need re-upholstery. 4 wheels for easy moving.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Classic Mid-Century Modern office or desk armchair, model DAT-1 on castors and tilt swivel in off-white with molded fiberglass shell on a chrome base. Tilt s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

70’s Brazilian Black Leather & Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
Located in Hanover, MA
We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in black leather and chrome designed by Jean Gillon for I...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Linen Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Elegant early 20th century English wing chair with mahogany frame and new linen upholstery.
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Early 20th Century British Country Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Discover the pinnacle of mid-century design with this exquisite Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, a testament to the era's innovation and Wormley's enduring...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 Ward Bennett Oak Mohair Bankers Executive Chair Bronze Base
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Ward Bennett oak mohair executive chair Designed 1967 Rare version of task chair. Original mohair upholstery with oak frames. Bronze adjustable...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Bronze

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret Office Chairs with Rare Stencil Marks
Located in Soho, London, GB
Office chairs from the Administrative Buildings of Chandigarh (PJ-SI-28-B).   
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Empire Mahogany Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The desk chair with carved diamond motif on crest and richly carved griffin wings above articulated paw feet with tan colored leather upholstery. Height: 30" Seat height: 17" Depth: ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar Elegant Leather Office Chairs 10 Available
Located in Hudson, NY
10 available- Priced per chair Absolutely stunning butter soft leather Roger Sprunger for Dunbar office chairs on smooth gliding casters. All original chairs are in very good condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British 1830's William IV polished antique brown leather chesterfield backed mahogany library armchair with brass stud detailing on brass castors. .
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Brass

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the modern addition of a turn and tilt mechanism. The comfortable desk chair is in its ori...
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1890s English Chesterfield Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Plona Folding Chair in Smoked Acrylic by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Plona desk/accent chair composed of a molded smoked acrylic seat and foldable aluminum frame designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli (ca. 1970, Italy). Collapsible/stackable...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Finn Juhl 1960 Diplomat Chair in Rosewood
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished Diplomat Chair in rosewood designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Cado. All original vintage condition, marked with silver Finn Juhl label. Fabric and foam are worn...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chair Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Steelcase Tom Grasman Chrome Frame Black Molded Plastic Stackable Chairs - Set of 4. Circa 1996. Measurements: 32" H x 20" W x 23.25" D x 18.5" Seat height x 24" Arm height.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Plastic

1 of 9 Vintage 'Modus' Office Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Iconic example of Italian modernism in the office world, these Modus chairs designed by Osvaldo Borsani come with a modular, detachable desk and armrest. In green plastic with black ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

ViNTAGE AGED OXBLOOD LEATHER DIRECTOR'S CAPTAINS OFFICE CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made in England vintage Chesterfield Directors captains armchair with heritage Oxblood l...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchair by Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco walnut armchair with bronze sabots. Original Aubusson tapestry (in vintage condition).
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Tapestry, Walnut

17th Century Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Great 17th century walnut armchair from the Louis XIII period. The proportions and turning quality are exemplary and are complimented with...
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Giorgio Collection Moonlight presidential leather chair
Located in New York, NY
The Giorgio Collection Moonlight Presidential Office Chair is designed for comfort and style. It features a textured back, adjustable height, and armrests for a personalized and comf...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pierre Jeanneret 'Library' Dining Chair
Located in London, GB
A classic design by Pierre Jeanneret, this 'Library' dining chair was created as part of the iconic Chandigarh project in India during the 1960s. Crafted from a solid teak frame with...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Office chair and desk vintage MIM
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Beautiful vintage desk chair dating from the 1980s last century. Manufactured in Italy by the company MIM mim mobili spa, this chair has a chrome-plated metal frame with integrated s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by Singer. During the mid-nineteenth century, the Singer Company became world-famous w...
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Arne Jacobsen 3113 Hammer Office Chair
Located in Søborg, DK
A vintage 3113 series one hammer office chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from the late 1950s. This chair has been completely refurbish. The wheels have been disma...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 2 Kill International 6727 leather office chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These Kill 6727 chairs, the so-called Bird or Tulip chairs, are the hard-to-find version of an office chair with height adjustment. The blue leather of the chairs is in excellent con...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames for Herman Miller Time Life Black Leather Office Chairs 1980s
Located in Detroit, MI
These vintage mid century modern black Model 3475 Eames Time Life Lobby Chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced in the 1980s. This classic office chair...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Antique and Vintage Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

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